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by Carry-a-Kimber
Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:02 pm
Forum: Closed Items
Topic: Looking for good all around hunting rifle
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Re: Looking for good all around hunting rifle

AFCop wrote:Thanks everyone for the input, I appreciate it. While my pockets aren't deep I am looking to spend somewhere about $500 and $500 for a decent hunting rifle. SInce it is my first one I want to treat it much like buying a bike.... Something I wont get mad at when it gets a little scratched up...

I think I have narrowed my choices down to a .308 or a .270 now can we talk about actions types. I am a little lazy and was interested in semi-auto but I am not above lever or bolt. I just want something that carries more than a couple shots, not that I plan on needing more than 1 but I would rather have it and not need it then... well you know the rest. Again, thanks for the input.... also I am not above used from someone here or a pawn shop as I have learned some of the besst deals can be found there. Thanks again for the info and anything else you guy/gals have to offer would still be greatly appreciated.

As well as some nice, inexpensive places to hunt here in and around San Antonio.

Bryan

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In that price range you might be able to find a beater used semi-auto. If you are looking for a value, then go for a bolt gun. Most semi-autos hold the same amount of ammo as a bolt gun anyway. I have heard good things about the Mossberg Maverick and they can be had around $300, but I do not have any experience with them myself. The Remington 770 might also be a good option for you. It comes in 270 and 30-06, synthetic stock, and a premounted 3x9 scope for about $300. My brother bought one of these a few years back to kep at the ranch as a backup hunting rifle and he seems pretty happy with it. I have several Remington 700s and have been happy with all of them, I had an issue with one but Remington quickly fixed it. While we are at it, my prefered caliber for anything bigger than a goat and smaller than a moose happens to be 7mm-08.

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